Puskas

Puskas Meaning & Origin

About Puskas
The surname Puskas is of Hungarian origin and is derived from the Hungarian word "puska," meaning "gun" or "rifle." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was skilled in handling firearms or had a connection to the military. Over time, the surname Puskas became a hereditary family name passed down through generations. Today, it is a relatively common surname in Hungary and among Hungarian communities worldwide.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Puskas is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Puskas: 853
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28065
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Puskas based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Puskas is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSKS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AH1 S K AH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈpəskəz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Puskas in Braille

Here's how to represent Puskas in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Puskas in braille

How to sign the name Puskas using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Puskas using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Puskas in sign language

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